When Crit Happens

The Rainbow Dragon Awakens, or Who Is Aido Hwedo (Shaarp Edges Episode 4)

Join Jessiye as she takes Deanna and Tor for a rift romping ride in this epic conclusion of the Shaarp Edges storyline. 
Then dive into the folklore behind the series as Jessiye shares insights into her inspiration for the story. 
This is our last actual play episode for a while, so we hope you enjoy! 
 
You can see video of this entire series at
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
Here are some links to things we reference:
Deck of Player Safety
https://www.deckofplayersafety.com/ 
Deck of Playter Safety Demiplane App
https://app.demiplane.com/dops
 
Ayida-Weddo, also known as Ayida, Ayida-Wedo, Aido Quedo, Aido Wedo, Aida Wedo, and Aido Hwedo (this is the most common spelling among African Scholars)
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Nathan Paul
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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That's Just Bob (Shaarp Edges Episode 3)

Jessiye Davis picks up where she left off--hanging from a razor shaarp cliff edge. Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu are eager to get the amulet and get the heck out of danger. But danger just seems to increase, as it tends to do when a character named Bob shows up, and a whole new side of the story is revealed! Or would be, if VV didn’t pass out just at the good part.
Then, on Dirty Crit, some insight into Nightskins—a very cool name with a very uncool origin. Also, a discussion of Sampson’s complete lack of large damage spells, and how to spot abusive relationships between DnD NPCs.
You can watch this entire episode on video, available here:
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Nathan Paul
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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The Stolen Amulet (Shaarp Edges Episode 2)

Jessiye Davis continues to lead us an adventure in the Forgotten Realms with Ole Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu. The tokolosh have fled, and apparently they stole something. The party learns what it is, why it’s important, and why the priest who lost it can’t come with them in pursuit. Because pursue they do, into the savannah of the Shaar. While Minguu’s tracking skills seem sharp, Dimple does a great job of distracting him, so Sampson has to keep them on the trail. When the three unlikely adventurers reach the end of the tracks, they find themselves at an old temple–but one that seems like it’s had recent use. They delve into it, past electric birds, puzzle rooms, and sleeping tokolosh, and are quite surprised by what they find within. 
Then, on Dirty Crit, a discussion of how we do puzzles, both in game and out of game, as well as the kinds of things we like to put in our character builds. 
 
Find this entire episode on video, including the Patreon Preshow, at
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
And you can find Jessiye and Tabletop Gaymers at these upcoming conventions: 
Origins Game Fair June 19 - 23, 2024
Gen Con August 1-4, 2024
https://tabletopgaymers.org/ 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Nathan Paul
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Of Beans and Tokoloshe (Shaarp Edges Episode 1)

Jessiye Davis, our first guest DM, begins our adventure through The Shaar, a part of The Forgotten Realms that is inspired by real world Africa. Meet Ole Sampson, Dimple, and Minguu, and join them as they begin to investigate the drought and blight that is plaguing The Shaar. 
Then, on Dirty Crit, a discussion of avoidance, the meta-game relationship inherent between any character and the person playing them, and the heightened emotions that D&D allows us to explore, even if seemingly contradictory in nature.
If you enjoy listening to this episode, a video is available for Level 10 members. Join here:
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
Fanroll Pride Dice collaboration with Tabletop Gaymers: https://fanrolldice.com/product/pride-bundle/#dice
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Nathan Paul
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Four Fabulous Friends on a Quest (Shaarp Edges Episode 0)

When Crit Happens welcomes Jessiye Davis, our first Guest Game Master, who is running an adventure through the Shaar for us! 
During Episode 0, we learn about the setting of the Shaar, which is part of the Forgotten Realms, and meet the characters we’ll be playing. We also talk through various safety tools, employing a brilliant and thorough document that you can access here (full link below), and Jessiye asks some insightful questions to help her prep for gameplay!
We want to give a special shout out to Jessiye’s brother, Nathan-Paul Davis, for composing original music specifically for this campaign arc! Find his links below.
Also, this campaign will have a special treat for Patreon members–video of our gameplay! Get ready to watch Episode 1 when it drops by becoming a member at here:
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
Link to Jessiye’s Safety Tools Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1f0K46pHXoVSDmRprG15zvYGV8SEhNpEO5Hvq9FmvzJI/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
 
Find more about Nathan-Paul:
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nTcwumRsv459Yw9kUP1JB?si=IHfDn4mkQuScUSgIXb0LOA
Socials - @nathanpaulmusic
Website - https://nathanpaulsound.com/
YouTube - https://youtube.com/@nathanpaulmusic?si=BMPqDGmoqfEdl36m
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nathanpaulmusic
Theme Music: Nathan-Paul
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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This is Shaarp Edges (Teaser)

When Crit Happens presents a mini-series that takes place in the Shaar, an African-inspired part of Forgotten Realms. Jessiye Davis will take the helm as Game Master for Deanna, Joshua, and Tor. 
This is completely independent from our Rokhatima campaign, so you can listen whether or you’re caught up on that story!
Plus, we’ll be releasing video of all the game sessions. Find it here:
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
Theme Music: Nathan-Paul
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Talking Crit with Jessiye Davis

For Spring Break we give you a special Main Feed release of our conversation with Jessiye Davis. If you're caught up on the Rokhatima Campaign, you've heard us mention Jessiye recently, so check out this interview to get to know her!
Have you been to a gaming convention and worn pronoun ribbons on your badge? If so, you might have met Jessiye at the Tabletop Gaymers table, handing them out!
Our conversation ranges far and wide, including a discussion of accessibility in table top games, publishers who make awesome supplements, and some very hot takes!
Here are links to things we discuss on the show (we HIGHLY recommend the Ribbons link):
 
Tabletop Gaymers Ribbons (including in depth descriptions of all terms) - https://rewards.tabletopgaymers.org/collections/pride-flag-badge-ribbons
Safe Space Program - https://gamingsafespace.org/
Gayme Night Program - https://tabletopgaymers.org/activities/gayme-night/
Safety Cards -  https://www.deckofplayersafety.com/
D8 Summit Charities -  https://d8summit.org/
The Word Refinery - https://www.thewordrefinery.org/about
Adventuring with Pride (check out these pictures!) - https://adventuringwithpride.com/
 
You can find pictures of us wearing our ribbons on our Instagram!
 
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
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Goodbyes Galore (Episode 32)

The Ride or Dies wrap up their communion with the Evertree, and then wrap up their time in the Sanctuary. Everyone says goodbye in their own way: Titan has one last dance, Jasoo has an eternal embrace, and Jo just says fare thee well. For Jiminy, however, goodbye is too good a word, and what he says about the URSA Corporation is more than a little unsettling. So while they have leads to pursue and a sense that the puzzle pieces might all be laid out before them, what they’ll find next down the long and winding road, no one is quite sure.
 
Then on Dirty Crit, the ethics of drugging a problematic member of society, and other issues of conflict resolution.
 
This is our (unofficial) last episode of season 1! After this, we’ll be taking a break from Rokhatima and have some other adventures coming your way starting after Spring Break. 
 
In the meantime, find plenty more episodes available only for our members:
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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A Doomstone Thief and the Prophet of Evertree (Episode 31)

The Prophet of Evertree has awoken, but all is not well. The Ride or Dies have a thief to catch who's quick on his feet, and well equipped. Once that’s put to rest, then finally the party can learn some of the sage wisdom of this ancient grove. Jo gets a new accessory, Titan gets a clue about their magical connections, and Jasoo is reacquainted with the light of the sun. As many deep questions finally find answers, one cryptic passage resurfaces that still bears investigation: the Prophecy of Evertree.
Then, on Dirty Crit, there’s much to discuss, including practical uses of mind control, how we change our behavior, parenting–and much more!
 
To support the show, go to:
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Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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Bedazzled and Beguiled (Episode 30)

Nerves are on edge as Jo and Titan witness Jasoo delivered from yet another mountain lake by yet another draconic spirit. The dragon teaches them much, and they return to Evertree having gotten what they came for. There’s a new face that greets them on the way, however, and many more faces to meet before reaching the Prophet. Titan is, as always, persuasive, Jo puts her necklace to work, and Jasoo puts her healing to the test. But after treating the Prophet, all is not well. What’s that hammer doing, and what happened to the Doomstone?
Then Dirty Crit abounds–consent for interstellar travelers and their symbiotes, walking folks home, and Rokhatima’s ecological overlaps with our real world.
And if you want to get all the inside jokes, listen to the Preshow–available at all levels of our Patreon: 
Patreon.com/WhenCritHappens
 
Time Stamps:
1:38 Recap
6:17 Game play
35:41 Patron Shout Out
1:22:53 Dirty Crit
 
Content Warnings: swearing, threats to children, death of animals, heights, gore, body horror, death, misgendering, alcohol.
Theme Music: Cullen Fitzpatrick
Original Musical Underscoring: Wormwood, Baylen Wagner and Benjamin Burgdorf
Logo Design: Casey Hoekstra
 
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